William Hill punters wager on table tennis in sports betting lull
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15 May 2020
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William Hill states its punters have been sports betting on table tennis given that the coronavirus pandemic put paid to most conventional sporting occasions.
The bookmaker stated the sport became part of its offer of "alternative items" for bettors throughout the lockdown.
Other opportunities for wagers include football in emerging market nations not yet as severely affected by the infection.
Looking ahead, the company stated German football and French horseracing were its finest potential earners.
Germany's Bundesliga is beginning fixtures again behind closed doors this weekend, while racecourses had already resumed activities in France.
"While this is plainly an evolving circumstance, there are positive indications that some sports betting organisations are considering the resumption of live sports betting behind closed doors as early as this summertime," William Hill said.
Revenues down
Countries where football has not been include Belarus, which has actually seen its Premier League bring in a brand-new global following as an outcome.
The statement came as William Hill revealed a trading upgrade covering the 17 weeks to 28 April.
It said that in the period to 10 March, before coronavirus curbs began to bite, its efficiency was "robust", although group revenues were down 5% year-on-year.
From 11 March onwards, however, its revenues fell 57%, due to the fact that of the lack of live sports betting content.
William Hill said its wagering stores were closed in the UK and US. UK retail personnel have actually been furloughed and the bookmaker is topping up their earnings to ensure they receive 100% of their incomes.
Drive-thru gambling
As it seeks to broaden its US operations, William Hill has actually had to find innovative ways to get round restrictions on sports betting in certain states.
In Nevada, people who want to position bets using smart phone apps have to register in individual for the service at a sports betting store before being permitted to use the app.
Since those facilities are currently closed, William Hill has set up temporary drive-thru services at a number of locations in Nevada.
Would-be punters have to download the app before heading for the drive-thru. To complete the registration procedure, they require to submit a picture of their state ID card and take a selfie with the app.
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William Hill Punters Bet on Table Tennis in Sports Lull
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